Mayoral candidates in Indianapolis weigh in on the issue of the ‘revolving door’ criminal justice system in Marion County. Indiana State Police

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Mayoral candidates in Indianapolis weigh in on the issue of the ‘revolving door’ criminal justice system in Marion County. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter has criticized the broken justice system and called for a reevaluation of the bond matrix for violent criminals. Both candidates, Mayor Joe Hogsett and Jefferson Shreve, agree that the criticism is fair and acknowledge the need for changes in the system. Shreve promises to advocate for a working criminal justice system that will close the revolving door and take violent serial offenders off the streets. Hogsett highlights his efforts to combat violent crime, including adding more special assistant U.S. attorneys to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Mayoral candidates weigh in on ‘revolving door’ criminal justice system

Mayoral candidates in Indianapolis have expressed their views on the issue of the ‘revolving door’ criminal justice system in Marion County. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter has criticized the broken justice system and called for a reevaluation of the bond matrix for violent criminals. Both candidates, Mayor Joe Hogsett and Jefferson Shreve, agree that the criticism is fair and acknowledge the need for changes in the system. Shreve promises to advocate for a working criminal justice system that will close the revolving door and take violent serial offenders off the streets. Hogsett highlights his efforts to combat violent crime, including adding more special assistant U.S. attorneys to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Shreve’s Call for Change

Jefferson Shreve, one of the mayoral candidates, agrees with Superintendent Carter’s criticism of the broken justice system. He emphasizes the need for a complete review of the criminal justice ecosystem in Marion County. Shreve believes that the current system is not working and pledges to use his position as mayor to advocate for a working criminal justice system that will close the revolving door. He aims to take violent serial offenders off the streets of Indianapolis.

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Hogsett’s Efforts to Combat Violent Crime

Mayor Joe Hogsett responds to the criticism by highlighting his efforts to combat violent crime in Marion County. He acknowledges the need for added enforcement and explains that his criminal justice plan includes adding three additional special assistant U.S. attorneys to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Hogsett believes that working with the federal prosecutor, who has more tools at their disposal, will make a profound difference in addressing violent crime, especially gun violence, in the county.

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